Holiday Inn Hosts VOICEBOXX Executive Events

OP TRAVEL EXECUTIVES TO DISCUSS FOSTERING COLLABORATION TO DRIVE CONSUMER CONNECTIONS

WHAT: Holiday Inn presents the first in a series of VOICEBOXXTM Executive Events discussing "Leveraging Value to Drive Guest Connections" In these uncertain economic times, consumers are demanding quality and increased value; and above all else want to be treated like real people as opposed to a statistic. By working together, today’s hotel companies and their strategic partners can build advocates for their brands while creating unique guest experiences.

WHO: Scott McCartney, Airline and Travel Editor of the Wall Street Journal, and columnist of the "Middle Seat" will moderate the panel. Featured panelists include:

• Charley Wilson, Managing Director of external communications and international advertising, American Airlines
• John Elieson, Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Global Marketing, Travelocity
• Shirley Tafoya, President of North America, Travelzoo
• David Balfour, Director, Advisory Services, American Express Business Travel
• Kevin Kowalski, Senior Vice President of Global Brand Management, Holiday Inn Brand Family

WHEN: May 15, 2009
7:00 a.m. CDT - Breakfast and Registration
7:30 a.m. CDT - Panel Commences
8:30 a.m. CDT - Panel Concludes

WHERE: InterContinental Dallas
15201 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75248
(877) 314-2424

CONTACT:Judy Huang at 212.445.8346 or jyhuang@webershandwick.com
Danielle DeVoren at 212.445.8188 or ddevoren@webershandwick.com